Alternative Dispute Resolution has
resulted in the successful settlement of numerous lawsuits, and non-litigated
matters, through the give and take of negotiation. Utilizing the services
of a trained mediator, the process allows for a thorough discussion
of all disputed issues to take place between the parties. When the
participants actively engage in open and frank discussions as to all
aspects of a disputed claim, aided by a mediator, then the odds greatly
increase that a meeting of the minds can take place resulting in a
settlement and closure for the parties. The adversarial process created
by our legal system, and which is an integral part of the courtroom
setting, often times works against the parties in reaching an amicable
resolution. It is the effectiveness of the mediator which frequently
is the deciding factor in assisting the parties in resolving a claim
.